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	<title>Graham Rodgers &#187; Uncategorized</title>
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		<title>Alan Waldron Hutchinson Builders</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:28:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Graham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I spoke with Alan today regarding literacy and numeracy learning material to be developed as an online resource  for the new trade school. He advised that they would be meeting with Rod on Wednesday to see what we have been doing with Construction skills and then decide on a format for the literacy and numeracy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I spoke with Alan today regarding literacy and numeracy learning material to be developed as an online resource  for the new trade school. He advised that they would be meeting with Rod on Wednesday to see what we have been doing with Construction skills and then decide on a format for the literacy and numeracy material.</p>
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		<title>Skilling institute Tasmania Kim foss</title>
		<link>http://grahamrodgers.com.au/2010/04/12/skilling-institute-tasmania-kim-foss</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:25:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Graham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I spoke with Kin Foss from the Skills Institute Tasmania regarding the following topics
UEE package development and moderation
online project plastering package
Kim has recently employed a coordinator for resource and assessment for the state and they are also going to be the coordinator for the Theis test case for online learning using our package.
we agreed that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I spoke with Kin Foss from the Skills Institute Tasmania regarding the following topics</p>
<p>UEE package development and moderation</p>
<p>online project plastering package</p>
<p>Kim has recently employed a coordinator for resource and assessment for the state and they are also going to be the coordinator for the Theis test case for online learning using our package.</p>
<p>we agreed that it would beneficial to both parties to have consistency in assessment and learning material.</p>
<p>The first step is for Patrick to put together a plan of action and then Kim Patrick and I will discuss commonalities.</p>
<p>He will also identify the competencies that the Theis apprentices are going to do so that we verify consistent assessment and learning.</p>
<p>The next stage will to begin a process of moderation on assessments and then learning material.</p>
<p>we will talk again next week</p>
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		<title>New Pizza Oven&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:34:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Graham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I picked up the foam on Friday. It  was a block 1000&#215;800x600 and I spent Saturday morning shaping it. I am using 600 x 600 x 50  heeble  blocks on a pallet as the base because I want to  make it transportable. 
I covered the base with plastic (blue  sheet) and then [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">I picked up the foam on Friday. It  was a block 1000&#215;800x600 and I spent Saturday morning shaping it. I am using 600 x 600 x 50  heeble  blocks on a pallet as the base because I want to  make it transportable. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">I covered the base with plastic (blue  sheet) and then the mould with plastic. Don’t forget the chimney!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunshinetalia/3938468635/"><img title="chimney" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2430/3938468635_3926cb3913.jpg" alt="Plastic underneath, and room for the chimney" width="500" height="375" /></a></span><p class="wp-caption-text">Plastic underneath, and room for the chimney</p></div>
<p><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">I decided to make it in to halves because  I wasn’t sure of how strong it was going to be. Needn’t have worried  as it sets very hard. </span></p>
<p><a name="0.1_graphic0F"></a><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">We had a few problems with plastering  it !! The pyrocrete wanted to slide off!! Ended up with a process that  worked but need to consider a better solution than swearing at it!!!  The plastic could be the main part of the problem.</span></p>
<p><a name="0.1_graphic10"></a><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">I did one half and then used another  piece of plastic to cover the join and then the second half.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;"> <a name="0.1_graphic11"></a>It was easy to get the shell of the  mould though. </span></p>
<p><a name="0.1_graphic12"></a><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">I had a few holes here and there so  I have patched them up with a bit of left over material. The two halves  would be grouted together when installing.</span></p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunshinetalia/3939244380/"><img title="pizza" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2509/3939244380_50fd62aa69.jpg" alt="Sliding the set oven off the foam" width="500" height="375" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Sliding the set oven off the foam</p></div>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">Things to do.</span></strong></span></h2>
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<li><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">The foam needs to be shaped a bit more  to get more sloppy sides, shorten it  a little and lower it a little.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">I think the chicken wire is a good  thing particularly around the chimney area as that is weak point. Also  using across the middle will add extra strength.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">I have seen a recent pizza building  video and they use thermal insulation next covered by Alfoil and then  vermiculite and render. I am not sure all of that is necessary.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">I am keen to put a fire in it and make  sure it doesn’t shatter, maybe next weekend.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: small;">The product I used is Pyrocrete it  would be good to find a wholesale supplier rather than buy it from the  retail shops. I used two 20 kg bags .</span></li>
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunshinetalia/3938469757/"><img title="pizza" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3938469757_5cd5066f96.jpg" alt="Seperating the two halves of the oven..." width="500" height="375" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Seperating the two halves of the oven...</p></div>
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		<title>Awards Night</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:53:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Graham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last Friday night was the Construction Skills Queensland Excellence Awards night. Here are some photos from the event.


My wife, Melody, and I.

Gary Hale, from CAIT, (one of the RTOs we work with), accepting their award.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last Friday night was the Construction Skills Queensland Excellence Awards night. Here are some photos from the event.</p>
<p><img src="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v363/9/13/688565590/n688565590_4872319_1673.jpg" alt="Excellence Awards night" height="604" width="453" /></p>
<p><img src="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v363/9/13/688565590/n688565590_4872301_9577.jpg" alt="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v363/9/13/688565590/n688565590_4872301_9577.jpg" height="453" width="604" /></p>
<p>My wife, Melody, and I.</p>
<p><img src="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v363/9/13/688565590/n688565590_4872310_5144.jpg" alt="http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v363/9/13/688565590/n688565590_4872310_5144.jpg" height="453" width="604" /></p>
<p>Gary Hale, from <a href="http://www.careersaustralia.edu.au/">CAIT</a>, (one of the RTOs we work with), accepting their award.</p>
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		<title>Frontline Management</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Graham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lately Graham has been tripping up to Mackay, and down the Brisbane, and on the Sunshine Coast delivering Frontline Management to CV Services employees.
This great course is a real asset to those who participate in it. &#8220;You learn managment skills, that are related directly to your current work situation. This is powerful because it means [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lately Graham has been tripping up to Mackay, and down the Brisbane, and on the Sunshine Coast delivering Frontline Management to CV Services employees.</p>
<p>This great course is a real asset to those who participate in it. &#8220;You learn managment skills, that are related directly to your current work situation. This is powerful because it means that you are only getting information that you will actually use, nothing else&#8221; said Graham when asked about the benefits of the course.</p>
<p>&#8220;I would recommend this course to any company who is interested in boosting the managment within their team, or to those who want to increase their staff productivity&#8221;.</p>
<p>Have you done a Frontline Management course in your workplace? Let us know how you found it in the comments section.</p>
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		<title>Finalist!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:27:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Graham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Graham has been short listed for the Contruction Skills Queensland &#8220;Trainer of the Year&#8221; which is an exciting recognition of Graham&#8217;s great work in training.
Graham has recently started an eLearning company- eLearning Australia which creates online training for trade and business sectors. Through that he is currently offering online electrical apprenticeships, career start (electrical) programs, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Graham has been short listed for the <a href="http://www.csq.org.au/index.php?option=com_frontpage&amp;Itemid=340">Contruction Skills Queensland</a> &#8220;Trainer of the Year&#8221; which is an exciting recognition of Graham&#8217;s great work in training.</p>
<p>Graham has recently started an eLearning company- <a href="http://elearningaustralia.net.au">eLearning Australia</a> which creates online training for trade and business sectors. Through that he is currently offering online electrical apprenticeships, career start (electrical) programs, frontline managment, and other company specific training. This is on top providing training for <a href="http://cvservices.com.au/">CV Services</a> staff across Queensland- both online, and in person.</p>
<p>Graham has a Certificate II in Workplace Training and Assessing, as well as a Diploma of Business.</p>
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		<title>Graham the Judge</title>
		<link>http://grahamrodgers.com.au/2008/11/05/graham-the-judge</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:12:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Graham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week Graham was a judge for the National Training Awards, Employer of the Year category, the category he led John Love Electrical to win in 2008.
The trip to Canberra left Graham impressed with the high quality of the entrants, and he was excited to see the great standard to training that employers are implementing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week Graham was a judge for the<a href="http://www.australiantrainingawards.gov.au/"> National Training Awards</a>, Employer of the Year category, the category he led John Love Electrical to win in 2008.</p>
<p>The trip to Canberra left Graham impressed with the high quality of the entrants, and he was excited to see the great standard to training that employers are implementing in their businesses around the nation.</p>
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		<title>New Form</title>
		<link>http://grahamrodgers.com.au/2008/02/20/new-form</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:36:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Graham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New expression of interest form available on the apprentice website!
Check it out here. It means that people who are interested in doing their apprenticeship with JLE, or doing work experience with us, then they can contact us through that!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New expression of interest form available on the apprentice website!</p>
<p>Check it out <a href="http://grahamrodgers.com.au/apprentices/be-an-apprentice/">here</a>. It means that people who are interested in doing their apprenticeship with JLE, or doing work experience with us, then they can contact us through that!</p>
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		<title>First Training for 2008.</title>
		<link>http://grahamrodgers.com.au/2008/01/15/first-training-for-2008</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:35:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Graham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, the first batch of training for 2008 at John Love Electrical is currently being undertaken at the Caboolture office. Some of the apprentices from Mackay have come down to doing a variety of courses including their telecommunications cabling, and some applied electricity subjects.
They&#8217;re doing some of their training with our new online system, which [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well, the first batch of training for 2008 at John Love Electrical is currently being undertaken at the Caboolture office. Some of the apprentices from Mackay have come down to doing a variety of courses including their telecommunications cabling, and some applied electricity subjects.</p>
<p>They&#8217;re doing some of their training with our new online system, which is really exciting.</p>
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		<title>Online Training</title>
		<link>http://grahamrodgers.com.au/2008/01/03/online-training</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:53:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Graham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Online Training is available at http://grahamrodgers.com.au/training
Contact Talia for your Username and Password.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New Online Training is available at http://grahamrodgers.com.au/training</p>
<p>Contact Talia for your Username and Password.</p>
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